I have learned that john henry is the protagonist. The reason I say this is that, john Henry is the main character in the story. However, John Henry is also the good person. In addition, john is also the dynamic character. The reason I stated that John Henry is the dynamic character is because he did a lot of moving around. John henry was dynamic and active, John hammered, and he was ahead during his contest. Textual evidence would be “Legend has it that there was a contest to see who could drill more quickly than the steam drill. Early in 1870 at the east end of the tunnel, the contest began John Henry was ahead from the start and do to his bravery and strength he won easily.” John Henry is a strong hardy man. From reading this story, I can say that John is a kind, loving man that is determined and has an amazing mindset. John Henry loves to hammer and he was good at hammering. John can lay a tracker, hoist a jack, and John can pick and shovel. John Henry was a hardworking man; he worked hard to provide for his family, to provide for himself, and to show the world that he could hammer faster than a steam drill. John Henry always stood out because he was a kind friendly man among manly men. …show more content…
He was a large, muscular man who stood about 6 feet and weight 200 pounds. When this was written, he was probably about 30 year old. The skills he had were strength and the ability to do hard labor. He went to Summer County to work on Big Bend Tunnel for $1.25 per day. This was good money even though it was hazardous
Other characters of the story are governor Richard Bellingham was the symbol of authority the other character is pearl the daughter of Hester and Arthur.
Henry's first-person narrative is the most important element of these stories. Through it he recounts the events of his life, his experiences with others, his accomplishments and troubles. The great achievement of this narrative voice is how effortlessly it reveals Henry's limited education while simultaneously demonstrating his quick intelligence, all in an entertaining and convincing fashion. Henry introduces himself by introducing his home-town of Perkinsville, New York, whereupon his woeful g...
1.Who is the narrator of the story? How is he or she connected to the story ( main character, observer, minor character)?
Willie, the antagonist of the story accidentally makes Bobby overcome his fears and stand up to him. In a way Willie could be a protagonist because he helps Bobby overcome his fears. Willie is a crazy person that doesn't know what he is doing.
I chose to write about the narrator and his friends because I found there was more to them than just the bad guy persona they wanted everyone to see. I find the narrator and his friends are dynamic characters because in the end of the story they lets go of all his childish pretending and changes into the en they are supposed to be. “We were bad. We read Andre Gide and stuck elaborate poses to show we didn’t give a shit about anything.” (Boyle 529) This quote sums up that they have to...
To have a good story, there must be good characters. Characters help the reader relate to the plot and struggle of the story, as well as creating a picture of the scenes on each page. But what exactly makes a character? What defines their personalities and relatableness to the reader? The way a character thinks, acts, and views the world are influenced, much like in the real world, by the people and places around them. In essence, they are ideas that are forged and refined by the author and other supporting aspects of the story into the living, breathing lenses through which we view the story. In the case of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford, Henry is our window into the world of wartime Seattle. Through him, we can view
The protagonist, which is Gabie Klug the main character throughout the whole book is basically a loser at school. Also, she is a straight-A student, known as a nerd. She drives a black Mini Cooper and her parents are surgeons which are never home. Henry makes Gabie be very stubborn and active. Drew Lyle, another main character from The Night She Disappeared is known as an addicted smoker who is 17 years old. He has long hair and gray eyes, and in school, he has straight C’s. Drew’s mother is known as a drug addict and for stealing. April made Kayla a main character throughout the book even though her point of view is not in the book as much as Gabie’s and Drew’s. Kayla Cutler has blue eyes, pale skin, and black hair. Cutler is known to be very popular and
Henry is somewhat naïve, he dreams of glory, but doesn't think much of the duty that follows. Rather than a sense of patriotism, it is clear to the reader that Henry goals seem a little different, he wants praise and adulation. "On the way to Washington, the regiment was fed and caressed for station after station until the youth beloved
In conclusion, I think Henry was not a hero in this novel, in fact I thought he acted more like a coward. Though during brief periods of time Henry physically acted heroically, his moral character was weak, trying to cover up his psychological wounds with self-justification and delusion. I think towards the end of the novel Henry abandons the notion of becoming a hero, mostly because it is unrealistic. Instead, he settles with a more humble title of being a man.
If the meaning behind the John Henry myth could no longer be practiced then people would not take pride in their and settle for less. What is most misunderstood about the John Henry myth is the cultural meaning between Caucasians and African Americans, but the overall meaning of the story to not let the machine completely take the place of human beings no matter the race. John Henry is a tale for all generations young and old. John Henry heroically faced death. He was conscious of his own fate and willingness to fulfill that fate at the total disregard of himself is a truly sacrificial and heroic act. The story of John Henry has the power to inspire and motivate in this day in age. The legend of John Henry has been persevered, because it is a reminder of a time in history that should not be forgotten. The tale of John Henry is a modern American myth that continues to be relevant to all audiences
At the beginning, Henry Fleming has an undeveloped identity because his inexperience limits his understanding of heroism, manhood, and courage. For example, on the way to war, “The regiment was fed and caressed at station after station until the youth [Henry] had believed that he must be a hero” (Crane 13). Since he has yet to fight in war, Henry believes a hero is defined by what others think of him and not what he actually does. The most heroic thing he has done so far is enlist, but even that was with ulterior motives; he assumes fighting in the war will bring him glory, yet another object of others’ opinions. At this point, what he thinks of himself is much less important than how the public perceives him. As a result of not understanding
middle of paper ... ... In conclusion, the character of Henry dominates the play throughout. overshadowing the other characters in the story. He is a religious man, reinforced.
As time progressed Henry also thought of the injustice in working and paying the wages he had earned to a master who had no entitlement to them whatsoever. In slavery he had been unable to question anything of his masters doing. He was unable to have rage, sadness, or even sickness, for he would be b...
Part One: Characters Protagonist— Who is the protagonist in the story? What makes them the protagonist? Apollo, because the story shows him as being one of the good guys, and the main character. Apollo also refers to him as being the most important.
There are many characters in the book, but main character in the book is Hercule Poirot. Hercule is a famous Belgian inspector known for his efficient, unorthodox methods